Afflictions
1 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Timothy's Encouraging Report
6 But now that Timothy has come to us from you, and has brought us the good news of your faith and love and reported that you always remember us kindly and long to see us, as we long to see you— 7 for this reason, brothers,[a] in all our distress and affliction we have been comforted about you through your faith. 8 For now we live, if you are standing fast in the Lord. 9 For what thanksgiving can we return to God for you, for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our God, 10 as we pray most earnestly night and day that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith?
11 Now may our God and Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you, 12 and may the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all, as we do for you, 13 so that he may establish your hearts blameless in holiness before our God and Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.
Sermon Notes
Never is the servant of God so full of delight as when he sees that the Holy Spirit is visiting his hearers, making them to know the Lord, and confirming them in that heavenly knowledge. On the other hand, if God does not bless the word of his servants it is like death to them. To be preaching and to have no blessing makes them heavy of heart: the chariot-wheels are taken off, and they drag heavily along: they seem to have no power nor liberty.
Charles Spurgeon
- In 3:8, Paul says “Now we really live.”In 3:8, Paul says “Now we really live.”
• What makes him say that?
• Why do the lives of the Thessalonians encourage them so much? - Why does Timothy’s report encourage Paul?
• How can you be encouraged by other people? What steps can you take to make that happen more frequently? - How does Paul pray for the Thessalonians in 3:10-14?
Scriptures to Consider
- Matthew 5:46-47
- 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
- Philppians 3:10
Resources:
“The Insanity of God” by Nik Ripken
“Through Gates of Spendor” by Elizabeth Elliot
“Secret Believers” by Brother Andrew & Al Janssen
Financial Update
SGAC GENERAL FUND GIVING UPDATE
General Fund giving continues to fall short of actual expenses. At the end of September our shortfall was $26,000. As of the end of October that number has increased to $48,000. As God enables, we would ask that you consider assisting in meeting this immediate need. We trust this information will help you as you consider your giving. May God richly bless you as you continue to be faithful to Him.
This Week
Monday, November 11
CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED
Tuesday, November 12
No Daybreak
No Kids Rehearsal
No Youth Small Groups
Wednesday, November 13
9:45 am Keenager’s Study
No AWANA
No Corporate Prayer
7:30 pm Young Adults at Piska’s 13 Linksview Close SG
Thursday, November 14
Please Note: The Church Office is Closed for final changeover of Electrical Supply
6:30 pm DLST
7:00 pm Evening Edition
7:00 pm Men's Floor Hockey
Friday, November 15
6:30 pm - DLST
NO YOUTH
Saturday, November 16
8:30 am DLST
8:30 am Boot Camp
Sunday, November 17
9:15 &11:15 am Worship Services
11:40 am Youth Sunday Series
6:00 pm House of Prayer
JOURNEY UPDATES
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES are available at the Welcome Centre. Yours may be the only gift that a child receives this year. Deadline for drop off is November 17 - Next Sunday. For more information contact the church office.
SGAC’S CHRISTMAS BANQUET – Friday , December 6 at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $25/person. Available today at the Welcome Centre.
Deeper Life School of Theology is offering the course “The Ten Commandments” with Dr. Ronald Cottle on November 14 – 16. Please speak to Pastor Coreen to register today. Everyone welcome.
SINGIN’ THE GOSPEL November 24 at 6:00 pm Keepers of the Faith bring the deep south island flavor, a taste of ‘oldie but a goodie’, and the soul of saved men that will speak directly to your heart. A freewill offering will be taken.
Grade 1-6 children join us on Saturday mornings, November 23, November 30. December 7 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am for full Christmas Musical Rehearsals. These rehearsals are for the cast and the entire choir.
MEN’S EVENT – Sunday, November 24 at 4:00 pm in the Oasis. Come to watch the Grey Cup game and hear some testimonies from Monday Night Men. All men & boys welcome – invite your friends. Snacks provided.
NEW ATTENDERS LUNCH – Sunday, November 24 after the 11:15 service. If you started attending SGAC in 2019 or have never been to a New Attenders lunch-- this is for you. Come to meet some of our pastors & elders and learn more about SGAC. Families / children are welcome. Kindly RSVP at the Welcome Centre, call the church office or register online sgac.net/eventregistration.
We are putting together a CHOIR for CHRISTMAS EVE this year & are looking for singers. Christmas Eve Services take place on Tuesday, December 24 at 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm & 6:30 pm. There will be one rehearsal at a time yet to be determined. Please contact Karen Lapp in the office if this would be of interest to you or if you would like more information.
REFUGEE FAMILY SUPPORT A big thank you to everyone who donated to the cup campaign for the Ranjbar family. We raised $1960.37! Thank you for your continued support and generosity!
The church office will be closed on November 11 and November 14.
PRAYER
Please pray for:
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Our International Workers: Roy & Joyce Hewko, Tracey Flynn, Roy & Miriam Taylor.
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Our Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor Josh Palsky - Pastor of Youth and Young Adults. Josh is married to Beth and they have one child who is 2 years old.
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Our Support Staff Team Member: Dave Janssen. Dave is married to Dawn and they have 5 children.
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Our Elders Team Member: John Olsen. John is married to Arlene and they have 4 children ages 16, 14, 9 and 7.
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Our Students: Brendan Evjen is studying at Vanguard College.
Family Matters
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November 14 - There will be no power to the building for 6 - 8 hours. Thus, the church office will be closed. Fortis is doing the final changeover of the electrical supply from the old transformer to the new one.
- If you own, or work for, a company that would be interested in participating in the construction of our new Phase 1 building, we invite you to contact the Future Development Construction Team. Please send your expression of interest along with a description of services offered to pspaans@shaw.ca.